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Conservation efforts end elephant menace for long-suffering Makueni farmers

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In Kamungi Conservancy, Makueni County, human-wildlife conflict has long been challenging, especially with elephants venturing into neighbouring farms, causing damage and threatening livelihoods.

However, thanks to a new initiative to create harmony between the local community and wildlife, farmers can now reap the rewards of their sweat.

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